Let’s go… Island Hiking + Camping down South!!! Where its warm ;)

 

We are heading down South for an awesome hike around an island. Avoid the insane sea of travelers during Chinese New Year and come with us over to Dayushan Island, where we will hike around the island, go camping, check out some spectacular nature, watch the sunrise, fly Chinese lanterns, visit an ancient village, the She minority people, have a bonfire party on the beach, and more!!!

 

Signing up for the Mudcastles trip? Let us know. This one is right after and in the same area, so it’s easy to hop on both.

 

We will be visiting one of China’s most beautiful islands…

...getting some breathtaking views of the island’s lakes (it might be covered by a sea of clouds!)...

...admiring the picturesque island greenery…

...camping under the starry night…

...flying Chinese lanterns…

...having a bonfire party (on the beach!)...

...watching the stunning sunrise in the morning...

...visiting the She minority ancient village…

...and more!!!

 

 

Day 1

14:45 – Catch our train to Xiapu (dinner on your own)

20:18 – Bus pickup and check into our hotel

*If you just finished our Chinese Mudcastle trip, you could take train D3212 and wait for us in the train station (Xiapu Station).

 

Day 2

07:00 – Simple Western breakfast

08:00 – Head over to the port

09:30 – Hop on the boat to the island

10:00 – Arrive on the island and get on the bus to our starting point

10:20 – Start our awesome hike (16 km)

13:00 – Picnic lunch

16:00 – Arrive at our campsite and set up our tents

16:30 – Check out the sunset on the campsite

17:00 – Local specialty seafood dinner

18:00 – Bonfire party with music, BBQ and drinks!!!

21:00 – If the sky is clear, check out the stars at night!

* There is a bus available to take you to the campsite. If you choose to take the bus, please note that it is direct and you will not be able to get off to hike part of the route (this will be at your own cost).

 

Day 3  

05:00 – Wake up and watch the awesome sunrise

07:00 – Simple Western breakfast

08:00 – Continue our hike (12 km)

12:00 – Head over to the port

12:30 – Local specialty lunch

13:30 – Time to chillax and check out some local markets!

15:00 – Hop on the ferry back to the mainland

15:30 – Head over to China’s most beautiful intertidal zone (if the weather is not that good, we will adjust our schedule and head to Yangjia Xi ancient village)

15:45 – Check out the stunning shoreline and take awesome pictures!

17:00 – Head back to downtown

18:00 – Local specialty dinner

19:00 – Go out on the town have some drinks if you want (optional) or rest up!

* There is a bus available to take you to the port. If you choose to take the bus, please note that it is direct and you will not be able to get off to hike part of the route (this will be at your own cost).

 

Day 4  

07:30 – Simple Western breakfast

08:30 – Check out and head to a traditional bridge in the fields

09:00 – Walk on the bridge through the rice fields

11:30 – Local specialty lunch

12:30 – Check out the She minority ancient village in the hillside!

14:30 – Hop on the bus to Xiapu Railway Station

17:17 – Catch our train and chillax on our way back home

22:27 – Arrive in Shanghai (if you follow our recommended train)

 

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